Kenmore 54501 Owners Manual - Page 5

• Install the dehumidifier on a level floor strong enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water. • For best performance, allow at least 12-18 inches of air space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation. • Keep all outside doors, windows,and other openings closed when operating the dehumidifier. Humid outdoor air will add to the unit's work load. • For maximum efficiency,install your dehumidifier in an area where the temperature wil not fall below 65 degrees °F. • At temperature below 65 degrees °F,(floor level) the evaporator coils will becomes covered with frost, reducing dehumidification performance. Defrost Operation The dehumidifier has a built-in defrost control that senses frost built up on the evaporator coils.During defrost the 50 pint (54501)will turn the compressor off, keeping the fan on to defrost the coils.The 70 pint (54701 low temp model) compressor continues to run and turns the fan off,(70 pint uses a refrigerant reversing valve to enhance defrost performance). • Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent moisture damage. • Use the dehumidifier in cooking, laundry, bathing, and dishwashing areas that have excessive moisture. • Use the dehumidifier to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored. 12~18" • When the bucket is full, or when the bucket is not in the proper position, the Bucket Full light turns on and the unit automatically shuts off. Also, when bucket is out of position, the unit will beep 3 times. • The bucket must be replaced in the proper position for the dehumidifier to work. The light will be on and the dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is not in the proper position. • The dehumidifier will shut off once the desired humidity setting is reached. -5-